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Red Sox drafted 8 pitchers in 2021; how did each of them fare during first full pro season?
The Red Sox selected and signed eight pitchers in the 2021 amateur draft. Of those eight, seven were taken out of college, one was taken out of high school, and one has yet to make his professional debut.
For the vast majority of these pitchers, the 2022 minor-league campaign represented their first full seasons in pro balls. Here is a rundown of how each of them fared this year, beginning with the highest draft pick and ending with the lowest one.
Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz, RHP (4th round, 105th overall pick)
Taken out of Leadership Christian Academy in Puerto Rico, Rodriguez-Cruz forwent his commitment to the University of Oregon by signing with Boston for $497,500. The 19-year-old right-hander made his pro debut in the Florida Complex League this summer and posted a 1.95 ERA with 36 strikeouts to 12 walks over 11 appearances (8 starts, 32 1/3 innings) before earning a promotion to Low-A Salem in late August. He then allowed one run while striking out six and walking three in two starts (6 innings) with the Salem Sox.
Making his pro debut, Sox P prospect Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz gets a k on Maikol Hernandez to end his 4th. He looks like a name to remember #prospect #nasty #pitcher pic.twitter.com/pEtnlobc7Y
— Eric_Birdland (@Eric_Birdland) June 14, 2022
Listed at 6-foot-3 and 160 pounds with room to grow, Rodriguez-Cruz throws from a three-quarters arm slot and operates with a four-pitch mix that consists of a 90-93 mph fastball that tops out at 95 mph, a 75-78 mph curveball, an 80-83 mph changeup, and a slider that is considered to be a work in progress. He is currently regarded by SoxProspects.com as the No. 19 prospect in Boston's farm system.
Wyatt Olds, RHP (7th round, 196th overall pick)
Olds, 23, broke camp with High-A Greenville this spring after ending the 2021 season in Salem. The University of Oklahoma product forged a 6.01 ERA with 130 strikeouts to 50 walks over 26 outings (25 starts) and 106 1/3 innings for the Drive. He also made one start for Double-A Portland in September and allowed two earned runs across 4 2/3 innings of work.
At 6-foot and 183 pounds, Olds pitches exclusively from the stretch and possesses a 93-96 mph fastball that tops out at 98 mph, an 85-88 mph slider, and an 87-89 mph changeup, per his SoxProspects.com scouting report. He is currently regarded by the site as the No. 56 prospect in the organization.
Hunter Dobbins, RHP (8th round, 226th overall pick)
Sliding in right ahead of Olds in SoxProspects.com's year-end rankings is Dobbins. The Texas Tech product missed the entirety of the 2021 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last March and signed with Boston for $197,500 four months later. After making a full recovery from the procedure, Dobbins debuted with the Salem Red Sox back in June. He compiled a 5.22 ERA — but much more respectable 3.76 xFIP — with 68 strikeouts to 22 walks over 17 starts spanning 69 innings pitched.
Strong work for @RedSox prospect Hunter Dobbins.
The righty struck out 6 over 4 hitless innings for the @salemredsox. pic.twitter.com/cFQ2kw77Jt
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) June 30, 2022
Dobbins, also 23, is listed at 6-foot-2 and 185 pounds. The former Red Raider works with a four-pitch arsenal that includes a 91-94 mph heater that tops out at 96 mph, a 74-78 mph curveball, an 83-85 mph changeup, and a high-80s slider that is used sparingly, according to SoxProspects.com. He is projected by the site to make the jump to Greenville next spring.
Matt Litwicki, RHP (10th round, 286th overall pick)
Litwicki is the one pitcher in this draft class who has yet to take the mound in an organized game. The 24-year-old righty was limited to just 31 1/3 innings at Indiana University (missed the entire 2018 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, missed time in 2021 because of back and shoulder injuries) and received a $47,500 signing bonus from the Sox.
Per SoxProspects.com, Litwicki suffered a setback while rehabbing earlier this year and wound up missing the entirety of the 2022 campaign as a result. When healthy, the 6-foot-2, 220-pound hurler has shown that he can reach 99 mph with his four-seamer while also mixing in a low-80s slider. As of now, it remains to be seen if Litwicki is on track to be ready for spring training.
Christopher Troye, RHP (12th round, 346th overall pick)
Troye, who turns 24 in February, received a $122,500 signing bonus from Boston after spending four years (and undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2020) at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The Brentwood native missed the first month or so of the 2022 season with an undisclosed injury, but he made his way to Salem by mid-May.
In 26 relief appearances for the Red Sox, Troye produced a 4.86 ERA (3.10 FIP) with 50 strikeouts to 24 walks over 33 1/3 innings of work. His 35 percent punchout rate ranked ninth among Carolina League pitchers who accrued at least 30 innings, though his 16.8 percent walk rate was the 16th-highest in the league using that same parameter.
Given that he has the ability to strike out hitters and miss bats at a high rate, it should come as no surprise that Troye possesses tantalizing stuff. The 6-foot-4, 225-pounder sits in the mid-90s with his fastball and can reach 99 mph with the pitch, according to SoxProspects.com. He also flashes a 12-6 curveball, but has shown that he can struggle with his command at times. How he works to improve that will likely play a key role in his development moving forward.
Jacob Webb, RHP (14th round, 406th overall pick)
Webb may be the furthest along of any pitcher listed here. The 23-year-old righty out of Miami University of Ohio pitched across three different levels this season and made it as far as Portland. He posted a 3.18 ERA with 88 strikeouts to 28 walks in 44 total appearances (56 2/3 innings) between Salem, Greenville, and Portland before heading out west to pitch in the Arizona Fall League. With the Scottsdale Scorpions, Webb yielded four earned runs over 10 innings of relief while fanning 12 of the 41 batters he faced.
Listed at a burly 6-foot-5 and 246 pounds, Webb is currently ranked by SoxProspects.com as the No. 60 prospect in Boston's farm system. The Dayton native operates with a three-pitch mix that consists of a 94-96 mph heater that can reach 98 mph, an 82-84 mph slider, and an 88-90 mph changeup. He is projected to return to the Sea Dogs bullpen for the start of the 2023 season.
Luis Guerrero, RHP (17th round, 496th overall pick)
The lone junior college pitcher included here, Guerrero turned in a solid 2022 campaign after not pitching professionally in 2021. The 22-year-old right-hander out of Chipola College appeared in a total of 27 games between the FCL, Salem, and Greenville. He produced a 3.23 ERA with 59 punchouts to 17 walks over 39 combined innings of work. That includes a 2.08 ERA (1.66 FIP) in seven outings with the Drive.
Pop arm in Greenville this week was RHP Luis Guerrero. 22-yr-old was the Red Sox 2021 17th rd. pick & has 49 K in 32 IP this year across three levels. FB 96-98 T100. Flashed a plus splitter 82-85 & hard SL at 88-91. Command & control need work, but raw stuff is very impressive. pic.twitter.com/qaJH8d5SH6
— Ian Cundall (@IanCundall) August 28, 2022
Originally from the Dominican Republic, Guerrero is listed at 6-foot and 215 pounds. The Bani native can reach triple digits with his four-seam fastball and also possesses an 83-85 mph splitter, an 88-91 mph slider, and a 75-79 mph curveball, per his SoxProspects.com scouting report. He is currently regarded by the site as the 34th-ranked prospect in the system.
Tyler Uberstine, RHP (19th round, 556th overall pick)
A former member of the University of Southern California's club baseball team, Uberstine transferred to Northwestern University in 2020 and has only seen his stock rise since then. This past season, the 23-year-old righty posted a 3.83 ERA with 101 strikeouts to 35 walks over 21 combined appearances (15 starts, 91 2/3 innings) between Salem and Greenville. He pitched well for the Drive (2.43 ERA) after being promoted in July, but was limited to just seven starts from that point forward due to a quad strain.
4. Tyler Uberstine's back hand grab pic.twitter.com/NOK8TCVtUg
— Greenville Drive (@GreenvilleDrive) September 7, 2022
Uberstine, who turns 24 in June, is currently regarded by SoxProspects.com as the No. 32 prospect in Boston's farm system. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound hurler works with a 92-94 mph fastball that tops out at 95 mph, an 85-87 mph changeup, and an 83-85 mph slider, according to the site's scouting report on him.
(Picture of Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz: Bryan Green/Flickr)
Author Brendan CampbellPosted on December 1, 2022 December 1, 2022 Categories Baseball, Sports, UncategorizedTags 2021 draft, 2022 season, Baseball, boston, christopher troye, elmer rodriguez-cruz, hunter dobbins, jacob webb, luis guerrero, matt litwicki, mlb, pitching prospects, red sox, tyler uberstine, wyatt oldsLeave a comment on Red Sox drafted 8 pitchers in 2021; how did each of them fare during first full pro season?
Red Sox pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz tosses 4 scoreless innings in professional debut
Red Sox pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz made his professional debut in the Florida Complex League on Tuesday afternoon.
Matched up against the FCL Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, the right-hander allowed just two hits and no walks to go along with two strikeouts over four scoreless innings to lead the FCL Red Sox to an 11-0 win.
While pitch counts from these games are not available to the public, Rodriguez-Cruz took a no-hitter into the third inning and wound up retiring 12 of the 14 batters he faced.
The Red Sox originally selected Rodriguez-Cruz in the fourth round of the 2021 amateur draft out of Leadership Christian Academy in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. They swayed the 18-year-old away from his commitment to the University of Oregon by signing him for $497,500.
After not pitching competitively last season, Rodriguez-Cruz took part in the Sox' fall performance program and came into the year ranked by FanGraphs as the No. 43 prospect in Boston's farm system.
Back in March, FanGraphs' Eric Longenhagen and Tess Taruskin described Rodriguez-Cruz as "a very projectable righty" who "showed a loose, whippy, inconsistent delivery on the showcase circuit and was sitting mostly 91-92 mph while topping out at 94. His curveball has good-looking shape but lacks power, and he has pretty crude feel for creating action on his changeup, but ERC is a premium arm talent developmental prospect."
Per his SoxProspects.com scouting report, the 6-foot-3, 160 pound righty works at 90-93 mph and tops out at 95 mph with his fastball, 75-78 mph with his curveball, and 80-83 mph with his changeup.
Given that he does not turn 19 until August, it seems likely that the Red Sox will exhibit patience when it comes to Rodriguez's development. The upside is certainly there, but on the flip side of that, there is no need to rush things.
(Picture of Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz: Kelly O'Connor/sittingstill.smugmug.com)
Author Brendan CampbellPosted on June 14, 2022 Categories Baseball, Sports, UncategorizedTags 2021 draft, 2022 season, Baseball, boston, elmer rodriguez-cruz, florida complex league, mlb, pitching prospects, red soxLeave a comment on Red Sox pitching prospect Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz tosses 4 scoreless innings in professional debut


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CHARTS OF THE WEEK: The Collapse Of Microsoft's Mobile Business
Dan Frommer
Feb. 21, 2010, 11:12 AM
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Yahoo Still King Of Display Advertising
The Collapse Of Microsoft's Mobile Business
YouTube Still Can't Put Ads On Most Of Its Videos
Half Of Netflix Streaming Viewers Are Watching On Their TVs
Nobody Wants To Pay For Entertainment Online
Yahoo is farming out its search business to Microsoft to focus on display advertising. That's probably the right idea, as Yahoo is still the largest display-ad publisher in the industry, by a considerable margin.
Yahoo delivered 521 billion ad impressions in the 12-month period ending last November, according to comScore, beating out Fox Interactive (including MySpace) at 368 billion and Facebook at 330 billion.
And things finally seem to be picking up: During Yahoo's Q4 earnings call, CEO Carol Bartz said display ad revenue grew 26% from Q3. That was the strongest sequential growth the company had seen since 2006.
To stay on top, Yahoo will have to keep traffic to its homepage portal strong -- which could mean a major upgrade to its Mail service -- and fend off rising players like Facebook and AOL.
Microsoft finally showed off its newest mobile platform this week, Windows Phone 7 Series, which is set to ship by the end of the year.
It actually looks pretty good, though success will depend on a lot of unknowns, ranging from device selection and pricing to app availability to carrier distribution. And it won't ship until December, which might as well be a decade away.
In any event, for Microsoft, the new product can't come soon enough. After an early lead in the U.S. smartphone war, Microsoft has lost much of its market share and almost all of its relevance, as BlackBerry maker Research In Motion and Apple's iPhone have taken over.
The chart below represents U.S. platform share, or installed base -- representing both existing devices and new sales during each period, not just new sales. ComScore, the source of the data, uses a poll methodology, and each period represents a 3-month rolling trend ending that month.
YouTube can still only put ads on less than half of its most popular videos, according to new data from video analytics firm TubeMogul.
Specifically, 42% of YouTube's top 100 daily most-viewed videos carry ads, according to TubeMogul. While that's up slightly from the year before -- when it was 37% -- this is still a relatively low percentage. (Of those ads, 94% are display, 5.53% are pre-roll and 0.9% are overlays, TubeMogul says.)
If YouTube is ever going to make a material contribution to Google's revenues, it's going to have to figure out how to get more ads on more videos. A few ways it's trying to do that is by increasing the amount of professional content on the site, and its Vevo partnership with the music industry.
Other finds from TubeMogul: 33% of the top videos are pirated, though that's less than the year before. User-generated content is down to 17%.
Half of Netflix's customers with high-speed Internet that are streaming movies are doing it on their television, according to new research from TDG Research.
TDG surveyed 450 people who were Netflix subscribers with a broadband connection, and found that two-thirds of those people are streaming movies from Netflix. Of that number, half are watching it on their televisions.
Credit Netflix's awesome gadget ecosystem for its streaming service. Users aren't simply running a cable from their laptops to their TVs. They're plugged into the various gadgets Netflix has partnered with, like the Xbox, Roku box, various Blu-ray players, Internet-connected TVs, and the Playstation 3.
New research from Nielsen reveals what types of entertainment people have paid for online, and what they're willing to pay for.
People have shown a willingness to pay for music, games and movies, but they're less thrilled with the idea of paying for news. We can add this to the heap of indicators that the New York Times paywall plan might be a folly.
The bigger picture here though is that the vast majority of people still don't pay for entertainment like movies, music and news online.
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Gasly still not Red Bull candidate – Marko
Tue, 8 September 2020, 09:35
Sep.8 (GMM) Monza winner Pierre Gasly is still "not a consideration" for a re-promotion to Red Bull Racing.
That is the news from Dr Helmut Marko, after the French driver suggested "strong results should be rewarded with something".
Gasly told L'Equipe: "I delivered the team's second win. The first was Sebastian Vettel.
"This year Mercedes has won every race except one victory for Max and one for me."
However, Alex Albon retains the support of Red Bull – even though he is faring little better than Gasly had at the point of his demotion to Alpha Tauri last year.
"That is currently not a consideration," Marko told DPA when asked if Gasly might now return to Red Bull.
"Gasly is one of the Red Bull drivers who is currently at Alpha Tauri and doing a great job there. We need a team leader there too."
Prior to the Red Bull takeover, Alpha Tauri – formerly Toro Rosso – was actually founded as Minardi by Gian Carlo Minardi.
Minardi is not sure if Gasly and Albon now need to swap places.
"It is very strange that only Verstappen knows how to drive the Red Bull car," he told La Gazzetta dello Sport. "Anyone by his side suffers so something is wrong.
"I do not blame Albon because Gasly also suffered next to Max. It is clear that he is a great driver who knows how to optimise the car and the other two do not."
More broadly, Marko is angry that Red Bull was not able to capitalise on Lewis Hamilton's troubles at Monza, as Max Verstappen ultimately scored no points.
"It was a huge chance in the fight for the world title delivered on a silver platter," he said.
Title will guarantee F1 seat for Schumacher – Petrov
'Something has changed' after party mode ban
Red Bull did not treat Gasly 'fairly' – Hamilton


I have always been asked "What is the best notebook to buy?" and everytime I would answer with "What is your budget?". Some answered "no budget" but when I told them to get something expensive, they would retract and say they don't need high end models.
Another frequently asked question is "what is the best brand?". If only one brand is considered the best, the rest would have fold up their business long ago right?
So what's my point here? Choosing notebooks is actually really easy. You just get what you need, not want, but need. If we go by 'want', then it is endless, price wise.
The thing is, all of them are related. If you choose one feature, you have to forgo some of the others. So this guide will hopefully help you, if you're looking for one, to choose what fits your needs.
Before I elaborate further, let me remind you that choosing a notebook by giving too much priority to the processor alone is pointless. A notebook can never perform as good as a desktop, period. Well, never might be the wrong word to use, but for now it certainly is. Currently, any dual core equipped notebook will do, and I really mean any. Processors are only part of what makes a notebook 'powerful'. Most of the time, a processor is more than enough to do what you want but other factors prevent it from doing its job. Memory and hard disk are the two main culprits. A notebook with a high end processor but low on memory will cause the hard disk to work harder hence slowing everything down.
Since we are on this, let me just touch briefly on the purpose of the Random Access Memory (RAM).
If you are processing something huge, the memory can only take what it can (its size) and will pass (write) data to the hard disk before it can continue processing other parts of a job. This whole process, depending on how huge a job is can take a toll on the hard disk which is way slower than the memory. So for example, opening a certain program can take quite sometime because the hard disk is being writen to and read from until the whole process completes. If you have more memory, the amount of data being writen to and read from the hard disk could be less and speeding up the whole process. So to put simply, more memory helps.
Hard disks, most of the time are the bottleneck. Take a look at any notebook. If it is slow, look at the hard disk activity. Most of the time the notebook is waiting for the hard disk to finish its job. Too bad, there aren't many choices for hard disks. Even if you go for 7200rpm ones, they are battery killers. So if battery life is important to you, take note of this.
For now, 1GB of memory is good enough. If you can afford it, go for more.
So forget about the processor and pay attention to other details. Getting a higher end processor may give the notebook higher resale value but after 2 years, most notebooks are obsolete hence pretty worthless. Pointless isn't it? Dual core is a gift, take it. Don't bother about Core 2 or 3 or 4. I have been using dual processor systems almost throughout my computer life and it really does make a difference; a single processor/core machines from dual ones.
If you are a very mobile person who plans to bring your notebook like your handphone, then carrying a brick everywhere is crazy. It is the same as carrying your bowling ball everywhere you go. Weight rules here. Problem is, most lightweight notebooks are expensive due to their size. Lightweight notebooks are usually small because that is the most effective way for manufacturers to cut down on weight.
If screen size is important to you, then there are 17" notebook nowadays called desktops replacement because that is what it is meant to be use as. With that kind of size, who would want to carry it everywhere? So another pointer here. The bigger the screen size, the bigger the total size of the notebook and the heavier it gets. Big screen notebooks uses more power and hence require bigger battery packs which adds up to the weight else the battery life will dissapoint. So if you are looking for lightweight notebooks, most big screen notebooks are out.
If you want to use your notebook for games, then you need to get a notebook with good graphics card. For all other usage, any graphics cards will do.
So if you ask me how do I choose my notebook, for starters, I would ensure that I go for 1GB memory and 2yrs warranty minimum. I have had a notebook that died a few days after its one year warranty is over. The cost to replace the motherboard is almost the same as buying a new one.
Next comes the part I hate mentioning - budget. You have to have one. Any amount will do, reasonable ones of course. Once you have the amount you made up your mind to part with, you can narrow down your choices.
If you want to go for lightweight ones but will not be comfortable with 12" screen, then there is no point either. As mentioned weight will be affected by the size of the screen.
2. Format - wide or conventional.
Widescreen is good for watching movies although you will need getting use to if you have used conventional all your life. If you hate widescreen, conventional it is.
If you're not choosy, any notebook will do. If you are particular, then there will be less to choose from. Generally, the more memory the graphics card has, the better it is. This memory is independent of the system's memory. Remember how memory helps? Also, there are many kinds of graphics card with different chipset. If you are a gamer, I think you should know what you want.
This is when you looked out for bluetooth, firewire, web-cam etc. For those going for lightweight notebooks, a lot of them comes with external optical drive to reduce the weight of the main system itself. So you have to make your choice if you really must have one built-in. If you do not mind external ones, make sure you get those that do not need external power. A lot of them nowadays come with their own battery pack that charges each time you USB plug it to a system. Wireless is standard nowadays, so no worries.
Choose which notebook appeals to you, in terms of looks. For me, I would choose something thin, something you can slide down your bag easily. A light and fast but thick as a brick notebook may not be appealing overall. A notebook normally tapers from the back. So something within 3.0-3.5cm at the front and 4.0-4.5 cm at the back is reasonable. Anything more is simply too thick. If you don't care at all, you will have more to choose from.
Actually this part is somewhere in between. If weight is more important to you, then maybe you can forgo a little battery life. Up to you which one is of more priority.
Lastly, go try it out. Feel how the keyboard works for you. Try to get those with full size keyboards so it will not be a nightmare to switch constantly from a desktop to your notebook. If at this stage you find the notebook not satisfying, then go back a few steps and start again.
There, that's it. How hard is it? I am sure most would ask what brand? Again, does it matter? As long as it fits your budget, any brand would do right? Personally, there are a few brands I like.
First of all, Panasonic. They are light and have super long battery life. Check out their range of Toughbooks. Downside, they are expensive! Most are 3.4k and above.
Next would be Dell. They are considered very much affordable. Downside, most are not that light. If they are, they are expensive. I would rather go for Panasonic.
Acer are affordable too, a little more expensive than Dell. Design wise is not bad and its feature packed with built-in web cam etc.
Fujitsu makes nice notebooks. They are considered expensive and they are conservative, so they are quite slow feature wise. As compared to Panasonic, Fujitsu wins by looks and comfort. I have always like how Fujitsu notebooks feels - their keys etc. Battery life, Panasonic wins hands down.
I have always hate IBM/Lenovo, no offence to IBM/Lenovo lovers. Ugly, heavy and not necessarily reliable, I can assure you of that. Lenovo knows that and they are trying to change. Not bad price wise, since most are made in China.
Compaq notebooks looks good too. Price wise is ok too.
Toshiba are generally expensive. Design pales in comparison but they try to be in between everyone else and may satisfy those who can't find what they want from other brands.
So remember, get what you need and not want, unless you can sign a blank cheque.


Oh my GOD!!!!!! WOW~~~~Congratulation!!!! Leon!!
Haha... yay... good news... congratulations to Leon!!!
Re: 哈哈! 這消息整到我的睡魔失Call, 開心, 好開心!
Congrats to Leon!!! A well-deserved recognition!
Re: Congrats to Leon!!! A well-deserved recognition!
無聊! 嘻嘻! 唔止佢, Leon 咁㊣, 好多人都愛佢愛得好深, E+都咁愛錫他....Me too...速逃!
哈哈! 我都暗戀了LEON 17年啦! 我都愛錫LEON 架!
Re: 哈哈! 我都暗戀了LEON 17年啦! 我都愛錫LEON 架!
去睇, 絕對冇問題, 千祈唔好HIGH過頭, 衝去霸位握手. 你要知道, 連太太同婆婆級都好瘋狂, 到時唔覺意撞到就唔好啦.
OMG!! He is soooooooooooooo HOT!!!
Re: fit! 型! 帥! 正!
Its not a big deal....no need to be so bitter about it!
To: Serena where you are?
Hehe... the picture is so cute!
Re: Hehe... the picture is so cute!
Well, I appreciate the gift! Thanks Ada!!
dream wedding concert: May I know when the online booking open?
Re: 請問有沒有今天的記者會cable or tvbpay 的片片呢?
Re: 好心講少句啦,Gailie explained already, I trust her.
That is a tad scary!
嗯! 無問題喇! Leon最近都回答記者有関Gaile的喜好! 大家都愛屋及烏, 我想, Leon會心甜的!..Hehe!..
Re: 嗯! 無問題喇! Leon最近都回答記者有関Gaile的喜好! 大家都愛屋及烏, 我想, Leon會心甜的!..Hehe!..
Re: Leon Concert 2009 已出現在巴士車身廣告~!!!


IH London, working in partnership with Language Solutions Kazakhstan, has won a major contract to deliver English language training to Tengizchevroil (TCO), a large joint venture in Western Kazakhstan.
The contract will run over two years, and will cover General English training, Business English and English for the Oil Industry. Language Solutions Kazakhstan (LSK) is, like TCO, based in Atyrau, a small city near the Caspian Sea.
A language audit is planned for November 2009, after which IH London will write specialist courses tailored to TCO's needs. We'll also provide two native speaker teachers to work in Atyrau from January.
Teacher development and support will be a vital part of this project. IH London already trains senior managers from TCO in our Executive Centre. Other Kazakh energy companies we work with are KPO b.v., AgipKCO, and KazRozGas.


This is painful to see. But, I must not look away.
Hearing the news that a loved one is ill catches you by surprise. Imagining all the terrible things that could happen occupies your waking thoughts and your fitful dreams. Seeing the reality of your mother in pain is nearly too much to bear.


Open the Services page in your Visual Studio Team Services Control Panel.
Click the Settings cog icon in the top bar of the project screen and then click the Services menu.
Click on New Service Endpoint and choose SonarQube.
Specify a Connection Name, the Server URL of your SonarQube Server (including the port if required) and the Authentication Token to use.


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F.A.I.R. Jubilee Sporting in .410
The F.A.I.R. Jubilee Sporting over-under shotgun in .410 bore is the perfect gun to try your hand at sporting clays with one of the most suitable ammunition ever. Details and finishes are top quality, as well as the ballistic performance.
The all4shooters.com team / Giorgio Brancaglion 08/08/2018
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The F.A.I.R. Sporting Jubilee over-under shotgun in .410 bore during the shooting test.
Testing oneself in the art of hunting or in sporting clays with small bore guns is a challenge that nobody should shy away from. It's one thing to hit a plate with thirty grams of lead shot, hitting the target with 19 or even 11 g loads is quite another. Shooting and hitting the target with the .410 bore – or .36 Magnum if you prefer – is not easy, but offers lots of fun and satisfaction.
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F.A.I.R. It is a company that has always been attentive to market trends and it is not surprising that it has a .410 bore Sporting over-under in its catalog, the Jubilee model.
Full view of the F.A.I.R. Jubilee Sporting over-under shotgun in.410 bore / .36 Magnum.
F.A.I.R. Jubilee Sporting over-under shotgun: features
The F.A.I.R. Jubilee Sporting features a 9 mm ventilated rib and a red optical fiber front sight.
The F.A.I.R. Jubilee Sporting features a pair of 29.9 in / 76 cm UM/8 steel barrels with XCone connection cones and Technichokes Hunting XP50 interchangeable chokes.
The upper ventilated rib is flat, 0.35 in / 9 mm wide, with anti-flare checkering, the side ribs are concave. The front sight is red fiber optical.
The F.A.I.R. Jubilee Sporting action body sports "Old Silver" surface chrome on steel. The single trigger is golden.
The F.A.I.R. Jubilee Sporting body is machined from a forged 16-tri-alloy steel solid block and the locking system is operated by a single oversize-block on double lug.
The action body features "Old Silver" surface chrome on steel. Mechanics are equipped with spiral springs and cones with a double safety spring system. The single is adjustable and selective with golden finish.
Stock is European walnut with a glossy oil finish and laser-engraved checkering.
The stock of F.A.I.R. Jubilee is in selected European walnut with an ergonomic Sporting design and Schnabel forend.
The fine-pitch checkering with double grip is laser-made with a glossy oil finish.
The recoil pad is rubber, with double ventilation.
The weight of F.A.I.R. Jubilee Sporting is around 7.16 lb / 3,250 grams.
The rifle is shipped with a case with 5 chokes and assembly key at a price of 2.563 euro.
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Ambrose Light to The Lizard in record time
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Slade managed to shave eight hours off the previous record held by the 246-foot luxury yacht Phocea. Slade and the crew of the 100-foot Farr-designed super-maxi yacht named Leopard, finished the 2,925-nautical mile course from Ambrose Light, N.Y., to Lizard Point in Cornwall,England, in seven days, 19 hours and 21 minutes. Phocea finished in eight days, three hours and 29 minutes and has held the monohull record since July 1988, according to www.leopard3.com.
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"Having only had a three-day weather window in New York during which to leave, the weather gods have been kind," says Slade on his site. "We always knew it would be close, but that is the beauty of yacht racing, as you rely entirely on forces beyond your control to get you there. If it was easy, everyone would be doing it"
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To enforce a contract for the sale of land, there must be a contract.
443 Jefferson Holdings, LLC v Sosa, 2019 NY Slip Op 05376, Decided on July 3, 2019, Appellate Division, Second Department:
"On January 4, 2013, the defendant and nonparty Aron Froimovits executed a handwritten, one-page agreement (hereinafter the agreement) whereby the defendant was to sell to Froimovits or his assignee two separate properties in Brooklyn, one located on Menahan Street (hereinafter the Menahan property) and the other on Central Avenue (hereinafter the Central Avenue property). The agreement contained a single purchase price, $1,375,000, for both properties. The agreement stated that Froimovits was to give the defendant a deposit of $1,000 "plus $99,000 upon demand of [the defendant] to be held in escrow with [the defendant's] attorney or a title company." Froimovits gave the defendant a check for $1,000. No demand was ever made for the additional $99,000.
The agreement provided that the Menahan property was to be delivered at closing with at least four apartments vacant, while the Central Avenue property was to be delivered with at least three vacant apartments. The closing was to be held "30 days after notice to buyer that the properties are vacant," as that term was described by the agreement. At the time the agreement was executed, the defendant was not the sole owner of the properties.
Subsequently, Froimovits assigned his rights under the agreement to the plaintiff. By letter dated April 30, 2014, an attorney, on behalf of the plaintiff, gave notice to the defendant that the plaintiff was ready, willing, and able to close on May 12, 2014, and indicated that time was of the essence. The closing never occurred.
Thereafter, the plaintiff commenced this action against the defendant seeking specific performance of the agreement insofar as it pertained only to the sale of the Menahan property and to recover damages for breach of contract. The plaintiff moved, inter alia, for summary judgment on the complaint and the defendant cross-moved for summary judgment dismissing the complaint. The Supreme Court denied the plaintiff's motion and granted the defendant's cross motion. The plaintiff appeals.
"To be enforceable, a contract for the sale of real property must be evidenced by a writing sufficient to satisfy the statute of frauds" (O'Hanlon v Renwick, 166 AD3d 890, 891; see General Obligations Law § 5-703[2]; Del Pozo v Impressive Homes, Inc., 95 AD3d 1268, 1270). "To satisfy the statute of frauds, a memorandum evidencing a contract and subscribed by the party to be charged must designate the parties, identify and describe the subject matter, and state all of the essential terms of a complete agreement" (Walentas v 35-45 Front St. Co., 20 AD3d 473, 474; see O'Hanlon v Renwick, 166 AD3d at 891; Nesbitt v Penalver, 40 AD3d 596, 598).
In a real estate transaction, the essential terms of a contract typically include the purchase price, the time and terms of payment, the required financing, the closing date, the quality of title to be conveyed, the risk of loss during the sale period, and adjustments for taxes and utilities (see Saul v Vidokle, 151 AD3d 780, 781; Nesbitt v Penalver, 40 AD3d at 598; see also O'Hanlon v Renwick, 166 AD3d at 891). "[W]here a contract's material terms are not reasonably definite, the contract is unenforceable" (Matter of Licata, 76 AD3d 1076, 1077).
Here, the defendant demonstrated her prima facie entitlement to judgment as a matter of law dismissing the complaint on the basis that the agreement did not satisfy the statute of frauds. The agreement did not state all of the essential terms, including allocation of the price between the two properties, whether one property could be sold without the other, the terms of payment, and the risk of loss during the sale period, and did not mention the adjustments for taxes and utilities which would customarily be included in a transaction of this nature (see Behrends v White Acre Acquisitions, LLC, 54 AD3d 700, 701; Nesbitt v Penalver, 40 AD3d at 598; O'Brien v West, 199 AD2d 369, 370). In addition, the agreement did not include the necessary parties because not all of the owners of the properties executed the agreement (see Kwang Hee Lee v ADJMI 936 Realty Assoc., 46 AD3d 629, 631)."
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Real Madrid sets eyes on Mohamed Salah this summer
Al-Masry Al-YoumJanuary 5, 2021
Real Madrid has entered into serious negotiations with Egyptian international and Liverpool FC striker Mohamed Salah, to contract the star during the summer transfer window.
According to GiveMeSport's website, Salah's purchase value at 108 million sterling pounds.
The negotiations come as Salah's relationship with his current club went tense recently, after he was not chosen as captain during one of the Reds' Champions League matches.
Rumors say that Salah wants to leave Liverpool FC to gain more experience in one of the major European clubs, whether that be Real Madrid or Barcelona.
Salah's anticipated departure has become a source of concern for Liverpool FC fans.
In December, the UEFA website listed Salah among 50 candidates shortlisted for the European Union (UEFA) 2020 team, representing 21 clubs and 19 countries. Salah has been selected for his excellent performance in the 2019/2020 premier leagues and UEFA Champions League.
Back in May, FIFA celebrated Salah by awarding him the Golden Boot for having scored 22 Premier League goals in the 2019/20 season.
Salah outscored the Premier League's other stars, including former Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo, Arsenal legend Terry Henry and former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.
In addition to winning the Premier League Golden Boot Award, he has also been named Premier League Player of the Year.
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Next Stop Mogadishu
A Danish journalist researching war and conflict in the Horn of Africa
Why travel to Somalia?
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Somali Documentary Project
Here is my research and reflection on the plight of the people of Somalia and the brave individuals who risk their lives in order to tell important stories from Somalia.
My first visit to Africa – part 3
My first visit to Africa in two decades – part 1
Visiting Mathare, Nairobi Slum
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Tag: Al Shabaab
My visit to Somalia happened at a time, when the country was entering one of its most challenging but also most promising periods. During the six days I spent there, I learned what was at stake for the people of Somalia.
Renewed hope for Mogadishu
Aunt Sacdiya is the youngest out of my late father's ten siblings. Her physical resemblance to my father was striking. Her fresh-faced son Mohamed was dressed in a Real Madrid t-shirt and jeans, and I undeniably felt a strong bond with both of them.
One day after the first visit, Mohamed came back to accompany me to our late grandfather's property in uptown Mogadishu. Sacdiya and her five children moved to district Waberi roughly one year ago after having spent five years in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The family ventured back to Somalia upon hearing about the restored order and peace in Mogadishu, after AMISOM and government troops successfully had driven al-Shabaab out of their strongholds in the capital.
Back on my grandfather's rooftop
Waberi's roads were paved and packed with new cars. Here, you would find banks, computer schools and restaurants with out-door-serving. The cost of rent in this part of town had skyrocketed in the past year, which allowed Sacdiya to earn money on renting out one of the rooms in the property to a private company.
One of my childhood memories is of visiting my grandfather at his house, where we would sit up on the rooftop as the dark set in. I hoped to recognize something, but nothing looked familiar. Nevertheless, I could not help, but feel a great sense of belonging to the place.
I discovered, that my other aunt, Hawa, lived nearby – the eldest of the bunch. I visited her multicolored, tidy and posh house, where both her children and grandchildren lived. All of my aunts' children went to private schools, so I could tell that they were better off than my relatives in Shibis, who begged me to take their eldest daughter with me to Europe, so she could get an education.
Fear of arrests and kidnapping
My uncle Osman stated that now was not the time to be in Mogadishu. He would like nothing more than to show me the whole of the city, but he was afraid of robbers, policemen and soldiers.
Now, my aunts and their children confirmed the state of lawlessness in Mogadishu. They told me about random arrests and persecution of young men, whose only crime was to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Still my cousins and I were able to walk down Makkah al Mukaramah (the main road to the airport) after dark sipping on guava juice.
Both Mohamed and his brother had been arrested by the local police, and released only after the family had paid a large sum of money. Without the payment, their lives would have been at risk. Six months ago, Mohamed's 14-year-old brother was allegedly kidnapped by al-Shabaab. The family has not heard or seen anything from him in six months. They believe that he is now a child soldier.
The relentless targeting of terrorists and non-Muslims
The police arrests those, who they suspect are affiliated with al-Shabaab and therefore terrorists. While al-Shabaab target those, who they suspect are pro-government, and by their logic non-Muslims.
The Somali people are caught in the middle of this conflict. If you work for the government as a policeman or a soldier, al-Shabaab persecutes you. If you sympathize with al-Shabaab, the government persecutes you. The only "neutral" public workplace is Mogadishu airport, Mohamed's sister reasoned.
Because of the insecure prospects, Mohamed and his family decided that he should try his luck at finding a job in Nairobi, Kenya. In East Leigh, a predominantly Somali neighborhood, Mohamed would be able to earn a living meanwhile practicing his English. At least this is what he envisioned.
White sand beaches and warm shallow waters
The next day, two days before my departure, Mohamed and a friend of the family accompanied me to the beach at the old seaport. Since my arrival, I had only smelled and viewed the sea from afar. It was a revelation to see the white sand beach that I remember from my childhood.
Mohamed quickly stripped down to his underwear and jumped into the wave foam. I was not wearing the proper attire for women, so I merely dipped my feet and legs in the warm shallow waters.
As a Somali woman, you are always under scrutiny. If your feet or your arms are showing, or even the slightest hair creeps out of your hijab, you will be told to cover up – even by strangers on the street. But then again, Osman's wife, Nadia, was ordered to remove her niqab by a policeman on the street.
Before I parted with Mohamed I promised to meet with him in Nairobi. He was to leave for Kenya the following day, and I was to spend a few days there, before I left for Denmark.
Udgivet i 7. september 2012 13. november 2014 Kategorier About Somalia, PresentTags Al Shabaab, Beach, Family visit, Mogadishu, Somalia, TFG government, Waberi7 kommentarer til My first visit to Africa – part 3
Debate: Humanitarian relief
One common image of Somalia is poverty. Add to that disease and famine. The somali people are often portrayed as in need of humanitarian relief. Images of malnourished children with big bellies accompanied by relief shows begs donations to aid agencies. But does anyone benefit from the aid?
Emergency aid and relief shows
On 27 August 2011, the Danish viewers of a national relief show named "Afrika Nu!" donated 110 million Danish kroner to people affected by famine in the Horn of Africa. The money was given to 16 Danish humanitarian organizations (NGO's) that operate in the region.
Three months later, the Islamic militant group, Al-Shabaab issued a statement banning these organizations from working in areas under the group's control, accusing them of "illicit activities and misconduct."
Before that, reports told of aid relief piling up in warehouses in Mogadishu, while people were dying of hunger. Other reports showed how sacks of grain meant for starving Somalis were being stolen and sold in markets.
Aid saves thousands, UN says
Meanwhile, Valerie Amos, UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, states that humanitarian relief efforts have saved thousands of lives since famine was declared in July. In Somalia, 4 million people are still in crisis and 250.000 face famine at this moment.
Humanitarian organizations working in Somalia remain strictly neutral, with their only task being to save lives, according to the UN. Amos urges all parties to the conflict in Somalia to respect international humanitarian law.
In addition, environmental scientists suspect that the severe drought in the Horn of Africa is a direct consequence of climate change and the rising global temperatures. Droughts have so far occurred every 5 – 7 years in the region, but almost never with the extreme conditions of today.
Empowering the people, not the government
Some argue that aid alleviates suffering, while others point out that aid is not effective in the long run. The basic criticism is that aid neither goes where it was intended nor helps those intended.
According to Paul Collier, Professor of Economics, there are four known traps that contribute this problem:
Conflict trap, where aid end up being used to finance military endeavors.
Natural resource trap, where aid is given to resource-rich countries that already have capital flowing into their economies. However, it is not being used to its potential.
Landlock trap is when it is difficult for landlocked countries to engage in global trade.
Bad governance.
Collier's conclusion is, that aid needs to somehow provide incentives for giving the people power. Power needs to be transferred from the governments to the people. Therefore, aid should be restructured in order to allow for skills building in the countries.
Udgivet i 1. december 2011 Kategorier About Somalia, PresentTags aid, Al Shabaab, humanitarian relief, NGO's, UNSkriv kommentar til Debate: Humanitarian relief
HornAfrik tells the untold stories
The difficulties and dangers in reporting from areas controlled by militias such as Al-Shabaab and where there is no government or embassy to turn to in a case of emergency is maybe best illustrated by the case of the TV and Radio station HornAfrik.
A private enterprise
HornAfrik was founded by three Canadian Somali refugees; Ahmed Adan, Mohamed Amin and Ali Sharmarke in 1999. Their story is documented by the UN in their 21st century television series.
In the documentary, Ahmed Adan states that many years of ongoing conflict in Somalia has created: "A situation, where no one is sure about their neighbours, families or communities."
Ahmed Adan adds that news coverage by HornAfrik gives: "An opportunity to create environment, where we know about what is happening in every part of Mogadishu. (…) Who is killing whom and what is the basis for that."
HornAfrik provided ordinary people the opportunity to phone in and voice their opinion and explore ways to solve conflict. As the warlords realised the popularity of HornAfrik, they tried to take over the radio and TV station by force.
Ahmed Adan says that the station stood steadfast upon its principles: "Do not try to silence us, we will give you airtime, but the people will have to challenge you as well [by phoning in]. We are not a propaganda machine for any particular group or person".
Subsequently, HornAfrik has experienced a number of attacks, censorship and has even been shut down. The dangers culminated in August 2007, when one founder, Ali Sharmarke, was murded along with presenter Mahad Ahmed Elmi.
Is any story worth dying for?
Many Somali journalists prefer to work undercover. At the very least, pseudonyms are used and more often than not, radio pieces are voiced over in studio to protect identities. The increasingly common practice of hiring local armed security guards to accompany reporters on assignments presents a risk of becoming a target.
When traveling with military or with one side in a conflict, there is a risk of being mistaken for a soldier or considered associated with military. Further more, when traveling with the military, you have to do what the military tells you to do.
HornAfrik is still operating to this day, but throughout the years the conflict has resulted in many media houses being closed down, and their journalists fleeing the country. Adan himself believes that his partner died for a worthy cause. He argues that Ali Sharwake was not "just a journalist, but a peacemaker".
Udgivet i 11. november 2011 Kategorier Local reporters, RisksTags Al Shabaab, HornAfrik, Radio, Risks, Somali journalists, TVSkriv kommentar til HornAfrik tells the untold stories


Plans for Livernois Tap & Brewery include a beer garden and beers on tap for patrons to sample and buy.
Rendering provided by Axle Brewing Co.
FERNDALE — At last week's Ferndale City Council meeting, the council unanimously approved licenses for a proposed brewery.
The licenses in question were a microbrewer license and a small winemaker license for Axle Brewing Co., which is looking to build a production facility that also would include a tasting area for patrons and a small outdoor beer garden at 567 Livernois Ave., named Livernois Tap & Brewery. It would act as the public face of the company, whereas the main production of the product currently is in Royal Oak.
Mayor Pro Tem Melanie Piana said the city has been looking to change the business mix on Livernois, which she feels has been happening naturally, as she's seen new shops pop up like art galleries, designers and an architect, and the brewery is following the lead of Schramm's Mead, which opened in Ferndale a couple of years ago.
For residents worried about the addition of another establishment that serves alcohol to the city's downtown, Piana said the location of the brewery actually is outside of the district, near the border with Detroit by Eight Mile Road.
"We've heard from our residents over the years that they want the city to concentrate on economic development on the corridor, and we've definitely been doing that," she said.
With the additions of bike lanes, streetscape investments and improved infrastructure, Piana said these upgrades have been helpful in luring private investments to Ferndale.
Livernois Tap & Brewery will have approximately 14 to 16 different kinds of beer on tap at any given time. It also plans to sell packaged beer to patrons.
Axle Brewing owner Dan Riley said they wanted to come to Ferndale for the brewery because they loved the location on the corridor and the proximity to Detroit and the rest of the community.
Riley said they're in the final stages of construction drawings and designs for the brewery, and he expects the plan to go before the City Council for approval within the month.


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Nie ma – zbiór reportaży Mariusza Szczygła. Wydany w 2018 roku przez wydawnictwo Dowody na Istnienie, nagrodzony w 2019 roku Nagrodą Literacką "Nike", zarówno od jury, jak i czytelników.

Książka traktuje o różnych rodzajach pustki, reportaże łączy temat braku – śmierci, żałoby, odchodzenia.

Według Agnieszki Warnke, reporter tworzy tu "coś w rodzaju metafizycznego teatru słów, w którym nieobecność staje się lekcją istnienia". Jej zdaniem pozycja ta "sprawdza reportażowość innych form narracji". Marek Zaleski stwierdził: "Książka Szczygła jest hybrydą, chimerą, często pozostaje na antypodach spójnej opowieści".

Książka jest określana również jako zbiór opowiadań faktu.

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11. Estimating the Effects of Health Reform on Health Centers' Capacity to Expand to New Medically Underserved Communities and Populations.
This policy research brief examines the potential impact of the draft House Tri-Committee health reform bill on community health centers' capacity to provide primary health care services to millions of needy patients, including the newly insured and millions who will remain uninsured.


In this post, I have addressed one of the post-update problems on apps download and update with the #Apple iPhone 6s (#iPhone6s) handset. In this case, the user can no longer download or update apps after installing the latest iOS 9.3.2 on his device. Learn what are your options should you too encounter the same issue after getting the latest iOS firmware update for the same iPhone variant.
Firmware updates are primarily made to offer performance enhancements to mobile devices. They also embed certain fix patches that will eliminate existing bugs and glitches found in prior firmware platforms. While these updates have undergone through a series of prudent testing and debugging procedures prior to final rollout, it doesn't mean they will be totally flawless upon implementation.
Given the fact that users can add as many third-party apps as they want into their iPhone, there is a higher chance of software incompatibility to arise when newer iOS firmware versions are implemented. Clashing of program structures between the firmware update and a third-party app would usually result to a faulty or dysfunctional device.
If you see any message warning prompts or error codes while attempting to perform a post-update task, be sure to take note of them as they can give you hints as to what has went wrong and what should be done as remedy.
While an official fix patch isn't yet available, resolving this problem isn't really impossible. In fact, many of those who have encountered similar problem on apps installation and updating were able to deal with it using any of these subsequent workarounds. It wouldn't hurt if you too would give them a try this time.
Move the slider to turn off your phone.
After a few seconds, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button again until your device turns on.
After that go back to the App Store and attempt to download or update apps again.
After you closed all running applications, restart your iPhone and then retry to update your apps.
Double press the Home button or 3D Touch.
Swipe up on All to close or quit all apps running in the background.
Step 3. Sign out from and sign in to the App Store.
Go to your iPhone Settings.
Tap on iTunes and App Store.
Select Sign Out from the given options.
Go back to the App Store and then sign in to your account.
Once you're in the App Store screen, scroll down to the bottom of the screen and you should see some buttons or icons.
Tap on any of the buttons (preferably the Updates button) 10 times and that should do it.
Wait for the RED notification numbers to show up on the UPDATES button and then tap the UPDATES button.
Next, quickly tap the upper-right corner just beneath the battery status indicator. You really need to be very quick to get the timing.
If you're quick enough to catch the update button, you should be able to see your apps starting to update. If not, then you should go back to tapping the UPDATES button again as fast as you could. You may need to have several attempts until you succeed.
Quickly tap the UPDATE button on an app before it changes to OPEN. You may have to try it several times before you get it to work.
A really fast tapping either on Update or Update All button is a workaround here.
After the settings reset, attempt to install or update apps again and see how it does this time.
Others who have encountered problems updating or installing apps after the iOS 9.3.2 update have done nothing but to wait. Sometimes, it could take time for the update to blend with the existing system structure of your device.
Apple server overload can also be the culprit considering the high volume users who are attempting to access the server for the update. Hence, you should allow the server to complete each and every request made and then once everything is all set, your iPhone functions and services should normally resume.
If all the aforesaid workarounds don't work on your end and that waiting is not your option, I suggest contacting your carrier next, and notify them about the problem. Escalating post-update issues will make it possible for Apple to offer prompt response and upshot solution.
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Q: Create object if not exist Django Rest Viewsets Моя проблема: Я отправляю запрос с frontend, который содержит в себе логин и пароль. И в Django мне нужно это проверить, существует ли пользователь с таким логином. И если да, то отправить ошибку, если нет, то создать. И сообщить в любом случае на frontend. Как это можно реализовать? И можно будет прочитать ответ на frontend.
serializers.py:
class UserSerializer(serializers.ModelSerializer):
    class Meta:
        model = User
        fields = '__all__'

views.py:
class UserViewSet(viewsets.ModelViewSet):
    serializer_class = UserSerializer
    queryset = User.objects.all()

И мой js файл, где я отправляю запрос:
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        Axios.post('http://localhost:8000/api/users/', {
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J is for Jester
Medieval Psalters, comprising 150 Psalms, were often divided into ten sections for daily recitation, with historiated initials and additional decorative treatment marking the main divisions at Psalms 1, 26, 38, 51, 52, 68, 80, 97, 101 and 109. This is exactly the case with the Bury St Edmunds Psalter, and the Jester we are focussing on today, illustrates Psalm 52, Dixit insipiens 'The fool hath said in his heart: there is no God'. The illustrations in the Bury Psalter mainly depict events from the life of King David and this is one, splendid example of that.
Psalm 52 taken from the Bury Psalter, (E5/9/608/7/folio 38)
The medieval court entertainers, minstrels and musicians we recognise as 'jesters' are commonly depicted in illustrated Psalters, inspired by the story of King David and the fool. The tale appears in the book of Samuel and describes the mistakes of a 'foolish' rich man, who refused to assist David and his men and was later struck down by the Lord for his folly.
Psalm 52 has a beautiful decorated initial letter with a red flourished ground. David is seated in a deep blue mantle whilst the jester, dressed in red and yellow, dances before him holding a flail. The tip of his cap ends in a serpent's head.
The Bury Psalter comprises a Calender, the Psalms of David, Canticles, Litany and Preces, Placebo and Direge (Offices of the Dead), Canticles for Christmas and other festivals and a Hymnarium with musical notation. The texts are framed by partial bar borders on flourished grounds of various rich colours contrasted with lavish gold.
The Bury Psalter was written at the Benedictine Abbey of St Edmund, probably between 1398 and 1415, and is a wonderful example of an English monastic service book. The Psalter was presented to the King Edward VI School by James Hervey in 1706, having once belonged to his grandfather, James Cobbs, who owned a number of manuscripts from the Abbey of St Edmunds in his private collection.
A-Z of Suffolk
A is for Aswan Dam
B is for Black Shuck
C is for Coprolite Street, Ipswich
D is for William Dowsing
E is for Elveden Hall
F is for Freston Tower
G is for Gunpowder Plot
H is for Holiday Camp
I is for Inventory
K is for Kesgrave Hall
L is for Lemon Squeezer
M is for Mildenhall to Melbourne
N is for Newmarket
O is for Olympics
P is for Sir Samuel Morton Peto
Q is for Martello Tower Q
R is for Rougham's Disappearing House
S for Stour Valley
T for Tibbenhams
U is for U-boats
V is for Valentines
W is for Witchcraft
X is for Xylonite
Y is for Yachting
Z is for Zeppelin
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